Branch Manager Job Placement – Housing Finance Bank

Branch Manager Job Placement – Housing Finance Bank

Job Title:       Branch Manager

Organization: Housing Finance Bank

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Manager Retail Performance

About US:

Housing Finance Bank was incorporated as a private company under the Companies Act in December 1967, the Bank has become a household name and has grown in leaps and bounds with a good track record among the pioneers of a mortgage lending. National Housing & Construction Corporation, a parastatal involved in real estate business has 5% shareholding and National Social Security Fund (NSSF) holds 50% and the Government of Uganda holds 45%. Today, the bank looks back with pride on the business accomplished in the mortgage lending business. Through innovation and placing emphasis on Honesty, Integrity, Efficiency and Customer care, Housing Finance Bank is the leader in the mortgage, holding a 90% market share.

Job Summary: The Branch Manager will develop and monitor the implementation of the branch operations to aid the profitability of the business unit, grow business and manage risks in line with, bank policies, regulatory guidelines and branch targets and departmental work plans.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

  • Develop strategies to grow the branch‘s Liability base and asset portfolios in line with the Bank’s strategy.
  • Keenly monitor the achievement of customer service rating in accordance with the bank set standards.
  • Monitor and implement compliance of credit risk frame work in order to keep portfolio asset quality within acceptable levels.
  • Implement branch internal controls and procedures in line with the bank policy.
  • Plan and coordinate the budgeting processes and monitor monthly performance and initiate corrective action.
  • Review, coordinate, monitor and authorize all the processes of opening, reactivation, adjustment, transfer and closure of all accounts in line with bank policies/procedures, KYC guidelines, CRB and money laundering guidelines.
  • Conduct field visits and carry out the verification of loans to improve branch portfolio quality.
  • Produce branch performance reports and present them to all stakeholders for review in accordance to set standards.
  • Plan, review and evaluate staff development and performance needs in line with existing HR policies and PM guidelines.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:                                                    

  • The ideal candidate for the Housing Finance Bank Branch Manager job opportunity must hold an Honours degree in business or related field from a recognized University.
  • Possession of a post-graduate qualifications / Professional Course in relevant discipline would be an added advantage.
  • Five years of progressive experience in business growth and branch operations, with progressive experience in credit management
  • Readiness to work in upcountry locations
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of Laws and regulations relating to lending in Financial Institutions.
  • Computer literacy skills
  • Credit analysis
  • Marketing and Sales
  • Relationship management
  • Leadership skills

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join the Banking sector are invited to send their applications including an updated CV, certified copies of all academic transcripts, certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contact, and email address of both applicant, and three competent referees addressed to:

Head Human Resources, Housing Finance Bank, Plot 4 Wampewo Avenue, P. O. Box 1539, Kampala. Uganda.

NB: Only successful candidates will be contacted. All applicants who will not have heard from us within five weeks of closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

Deadline: 19th March 2018

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